Module 2

Question 1

Most used models in project management:

Answer 1

• Staged project framework

- A set of standards and best practices

Question 2

Staged Project Process Framework:

Answer 2

1- Have an idea
2 - Have a quick look
3 - Have a closer lool
4 - Do it
5 - Try it out
6 - Use it

Question 3

Stage =

Answer 3

Specific periods during which work on the project takes place

Question 4

Gate =

Answer 4

Decision point which precedes every stage

Question 5

A typical stage :

Answer 5

1 - Project plan
2 - Do work
3 - The control cycle (measure progress, identify risks and issues and take corrective actions)
4 - Deliver results

Question 6

The 3 decisions required at each gate:

Answer 6

1 - Is it viable ? (Yes - No)
2 - What is its priority ? (High - Low)
3 - Do we have funding ? (Yes - No)

Question 7

[1 - Have an Idea] The proposal describes the business needs –> brief document with

Answer 7

The need the project will meet
Whai it is intended to produce
Its benefits
How it fits the current strategy

Question 8

[2 - Have a quick look] The initial investigation describes the business rationale:

Answer 8

Why you need the project ? What options you intend to work on ?
How will you do it ?
How much ?
–> comprises a sufficient analysis to enable you ot decide if it is worthwhile continuing the project

Question 9

[3 - Have a closer look] The detailed investigation identifies and defines the

Answer 9

optimum solution and commercial proposal

Question 10

[4 - Do it] Develop and test –> deliverables:

Answer 10

Test results
Trial plan
Ready for trial
Review report

Question 11

[5 - Try it out] Trial phase –> the purpose is to validate whether

Answer 11

The solution is acceptable to the users
It is functionally correct in a live environment
The business objective is likely to be met

Question 12

Project Management Institute: 9 areas of knowledge

Answer 12

• Project integration management
• Project scope management
• Project time management
• Project cost management
• Project quality management
• Project human resources management
• Project communication management
• Project risk management
• Project procurement management

Question 13

According to IPMA ( International Project Management Association), there are three competencies:

Answer 13

• Behavioural competencies
• Technical competencies
• Contextual competencies

Question 14

The 4 main project players:

Answer 14

The originator (the one who comes up with the idea)
The project sponsor/board (the one who benefit from the project)
The project manager (the one who manages the project)
The team members (the one who undertake the work)